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Ohio State takes game two to even series with West Virginia – Blue Gold Sports

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2 years ago

March 16, 2024

Ohio State takes game two to even series with West Virginia – Blue Gold Sports

After falling in last night’s game 5-2, Ohio State evened the series with a 7-4 win on Saturday evening at the Kendrick Family Ballpark in Morgantown.

Ohio State started strong right out of the gate at the top of the first, recording an RBI single from Tyler Pettorini, a score off of a West Virginia error and another RBI single from Nick Giamarusti.

Ohio State managed to load the bases in the top of the third inning off of a pair of singles and a walk but came away with nothing. West Virginia was retired in order in the bottom of the inning.

West Virginia would then commit another error to get Ohio State’s Trey Lipsey on base but would deny an Ohio State score when Lipsey was tagged out at home base to retire the side. The Mountaineers would come roaring back in the bottom of the inning when Grant Hussey hit an RBI groundout and Reed Chumley hit a two-run home run to tie the game at 3-3.

After Ohio State was retired in order in the top of the fifth, West Virginia took the lead when Sam White scored off of a wild pitch to make the score 4-3.

Ohio State would retake the lead when Noah Farley hit a two-run home run to make it 5-4 Ohio State. West Virginia got on base with a pair of walks from Grant Hussey and Reed Chumley, but they were left stranded off of a double play to retire the side.

The Buckeyes later extended the lead with an RBI double from Josh Stevenson and an RBI single from Hank Thomas to make it 7-4 Ohio State. West Virginia’s Skylar King got on base with a hit by pitch but was left stranded at third.

Ohio State was retired in order in the top of the eighth, then West Virginia would get a pair of singles from Aaron Jamison and Kyle West, but both were left stranded.

The Buckeyes were denied a chance to extend the lead when Isaac Cadena was tagged out at third base off of a wild pitch to retire the side. They would then seal the deal off of a double play to even the series with West Virginia.

Gavin DeVooght got the win for Ohio State and moved to 2-1 on the season, with Justin Eckhardt recording the save. Robby Porco took the loss for West Virginia and moves to 1-1 on the season.

Four different Buckeyes had multiple hits in the win, which included Matthew Graveline, Joseph Mershon, Josh Stevenson, and Hank Thomas. Ben Lumsden was the lone Mountaineer with multiple hits with two.

Game three of the series is set for 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Kendrick Family Ballpark with the game available to watch on ESPN+.

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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association holds Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi

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March 29, 2026

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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association holds Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi

PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) – The West Virginia Mountain Bike Association kicked off its cross country series Sunday with the Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi.

The event had options for all skill levels. Bikers had the choice to race 6 miles, 14 miles, or 19 miles.

Each race had a mix of straight track biking, and twisting and climbing through the woods. Bikers of all ages could participate, and each age group had its own race and results.

“I really do think that trails build community, and if you can get outdoor activity where people can come out and hike and bike,” said George Finly, a mountain biker and trail volunteer. “This is as much as a hiking trail as it is a biking trail. It’s right along the river, which is beautiful. Eagles were flying back and forth yesterday, and today is great because we’ve got a lot of kids out here.”

The next WVMBA cross country mountain bike race will be April 19 in Buckhannon.

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Second-annual Rhododendron Roll brings thousands to West Virginia State Capitol

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March 29, 2026

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Second-annual Rhododendron Roll brings thousands to West Virginia State Capitol

Thousands of people attended the second annual Rhododendron Roll event at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia on March 28, 2026, featuring an Easter egg hunt, entertainment activities, and a speech by Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

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No Kings protests draw crowds nationwide, including in Wheeling, West Virginia

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March 28, 2026

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No Kings protests draw crowds nationwide, including in Wheeling, West Virginia

OHIO COUNTY, WV — Protesters lined Kruger Street and National Road in Wheeling on Saturday as part of “No Kings” demonstrations held across the country.

People were already packed along the streets before the protest began at 11:30 as participants cited rising gas prices and the controversial Iran war. Protesters chanted and voiced their opinions during the event.

Teddie Grogan said the group gathered to push back against what they see as undemocratic leadership and unnecessary conflict. “We’re here today to protest the fact that we want our country we want it run as a democracy we don’t want wars that are somebodys choice and not a necessity,” Grogan said.

Former U.S. military member Cody Cumpston also criticized the current administration and said he is frustrated by the cost of living and the direction of the country. “I’m here today because of the current administration we’re in a new war we didn’t need to be in prices are still skyrocketing I’m just tired of it I feel like they’ve forgotten all about us and they keep forgetting about us,” Cumpston said.

Another protester, April Pascoli, said she believes many people are not aware of what the administration is doing internationally and at home. “If I don’t go to work one day and I ask people do you know what’s happening in this country? And somebody says, we’re at war right now? Really? People my age don’t even know that we have troops on the ground, that they are bombing. Bombing our bases in the middle east. Do you know that, do you realize that?” Pascoli said.

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